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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
The Theatre of Glass and Shadows tells the story of a young woman who is trying to find the place she belongs and get some answers about her past. The setting feels magical and as soon as we got to the theatre district, the labyrinthine 24hr immersive theatre show, I was drawn into the story and couldn’t put it down. It isn’t all fantastical though, at its heart there is a mystery which I found intriguing and the way the theatre district has been imagined, I could completely believe that a place like that could exist - maybe with a little suspending disbelief that there would be a part of London where the police have no control! I liked Juliet, the main character, and although she seemed naive or even selfish at times, I could really empathise with her and understand why she made some of the decisions she did. I thought the plotting of the book was well paced, and when I picked it up I found myself reading ‘just one more chapter…’, which is not something I feel often.
I was given the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is my first ARC, so I am glad I enjoyed it so much!! Many thanks to the publishers.
I was given the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is my first ARC, so I am glad I enjoyed it so much!! Many thanks to the publishers.
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via the publishers.
The Theatre of Glass and Shadows is a dark and spellbinding read full of mystery and intrigue.
Juliet has recently lost her father and has always been kept in the dark about her real mother and life before she can remember. She goes in search of discovering if her mother is really dead and where she came from and is certain that she came from the Theatre District where a show commences every hour of every day and has been going for centuries. When a performer takes her hand within one of the shows, Juliets life gets flipped upside down. She can finally be a part of something she's always longed for but there's a price to being part of the show - she cannot tell anyone, reveal herself as her character in the show or become close to anyone outside of it. As Juliet gets more involved in the show, she begins to suspect something is very off kilter, and her determination to discover the truth becomes a game of smoke and mirrors as well as cat and mouse....
The atmosphere of the theatre and the show is incredible and so atmospheric, giving dark undertones to the story. The mystery elements were very well woven, and I loved the contrast of characters and the mysteriousness of the performers.
From how the story ended, I have a sneaking suspicion that this won't be the last we see of the theatre district nor the end of Juliets story! And if I'm right, I honestly can't wait to read the next instalment.
If you love Caraval, this is definitely a book for you.
The Theatre of Glass and Shadows is a dark and spellbinding read full of mystery and intrigue.
Juliet has recently lost her father and has always been kept in the dark about her real mother and life before she can remember. She goes in search of discovering if her mother is really dead and where she came from and is certain that she came from the Theatre District where a show commences every hour of every day and has been going for centuries. When a performer takes her hand within one of the shows, Juliets life gets flipped upside down. She can finally be a part of something she's always longed for but there's a price to being part of the show - she cannot tell anyone, reveal herself as her character in the show or become close to anyone outside of it. As Juliet gets more involved in the show, she begins to suspect something is very off kilter, and her determination to discover the truth becomes a game of smoke and mirrors as well as cat and mouse....
The atmosphere of the theatre and the show is incredible and so atmospheric, giving dark undertones to the story. The mystery elements were very well woven, and I loved the contrast of characters and the mysteriousness of the performers.
From how the story ended, I have a sneaking suspicion that this won't be the last we see of the theatre district nor the end of Juliets story! And if I'm right, I honestly can't wait to read the next instalment.
If you love Caraval, this is definitely a book for you.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Exquisitely written, with a rich and vivid setting.
This book was a departure for me – much more literary than my typical read. It throws the reader into the deep end of a fascinating world unlike anything I've ever encountered.
It reminded me of The Circus Infinite by Khan Wong, which is no bad thing.
On a separate note, PDFs… Gah! I hate reading PDFs. Why do publishing companies hate epubs readers so much? PDFs offer all the disadvantages of print with all the disadvantages of ebooks and the advantages of neither.
Now I remember why I so rarely read ARCs from publishing companies. Bastarding PDFs, that's why.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this (even if it was a bloody PDF).
This book was a departure for me – much more literary than my typical read. It throws the reader into the deep end of a fascinating world unlike anything I've ever encountered.
It reminded me of The Circus Infinite by Khan Wong, which is no bad thing.
On a separate note, PDFs… Gah! I hate reading PDFs. Why do publishing companies hate epubs readers so much? PDFs offer all the disadvantages of print with all the disadvantages of ebooks and the advantages of neither.
Now I remember why I so rarely read ARCs from publishing companies. Bastarding PDFs, that's why.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this (even if it was a bloody PDF).